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The very best and worst of games merchandise

Browse 20 items of fancy flash and utter trash gaming gear

Words: Emma Boyes, GamesRadar UK

PIPBOY REPLICA

This actually looks OK in the picture, but don't be fooled. The pipboy is the only extra item that differentiates the Survival Edition from the regular run-of-the-mill Collector's Edition. Oh, that and $50. The Survival Edition never made it to Europe, but in North America it can be bought exclusively from Amazon.com. The pipboy can be opened up and worn on your wrist - for all those Fallout 3 cosplayers out there - although Bethesda's official line advises against that.

The game's official forums and other sites are rife with angry punters complaining about the quality of the item and the fact that the three AA batteries needed to run the digital clock really don't last very long at all. Which is a shame, because a real pipboy would be the coolest thing ever.

Where'd it come from?: Pick up the Fallout 3 Survival Edition.

GRAND THEFT AUTO IV SAFE DEPOSIT BOX

Alright, so you've got some bling or perhaps a hot piece you need to hide from the cops, right? Well, don't bother hiding it in the Grand Theft Auto IV Safety Deposit Box as a swift kick is all that's needed to open it. If it isn't, as it's incredibly light, simply slipping it under your arm and taking it to a place where you have a screwdriver will do the trick.

Where'd it come from?: Splash your moolah on the GTA IV Special Edition.

GARLIC

Garlic. Great for using with pasta, and for warding off vampires. Wonderfully wrapped, this was such a disappointment to finally get open, especially as the packaging undoubtedly cost more than the actual contents. Sent out to a selected list of journalists to publicize PC adventure A Vampyre Story - this employed a common trick by those attempting to generate interest in less-than blockbuster titles.

That is, to simply include a cryptic web address, which will include a cryptic flash demo and won't actually tell you what the name of the game is or anything about it.

Where'd it come from?: Sent out to journalists. For those who missed out, also available in any supermarket.


 
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MeesesGlokmah  - 10 months 1 day ago 
I actually wouldn't mind some of those products on the Worst list. The RE4 Aftershave, if anything, has a cool bottle, and the DMC Darts could be fun. That severed finger, though, is just disturbing.
SkullSplitter  - 10 months 1 day ago 
The only thing I want on this list is the sackboy and maybe the Mario mouse.
RonnyLive19881  - 10 months 1 day ago 
I want the Big Daddy, Gears tags and the after shave. I was hoping to see Big Bosses Cigar!
Xplosive59  - 10 months 1 day ago 
wow that resi after shave looks absolute awesomeness...
why didnt you put the lancer on the awesome list... or at all?
ELpork  - 10 months 1 day ago 
Mmmmm, the smell of zombie.
Snarf  - 10 months 1 day ago 
I thought they made Nuka-Cola for Fallout 3 like they did with the GTA4 Pisswasser beer.
GoldenMe  - 10 months 1 day ago 
............Garlic?
flare149  - 10 months 1 day ago 
I love the Safety Deposit box. Yeah it's not a really one, but it still works really well as a good place to hide stuff
PCG_Evan  - 10 months 1 day ago 
Dante darts, haha. Outstanding.

XL-by-default t-shirts deserve some mention here, too.
animeman  - 10 months 1 day ago 
the sackboy looks like the only thing i would buy.
KnightDehumidifier  - 10 months 1 day ago 
If there is one great piece of gaming merchandise worth noting, it's the Heavenly Sword letter opener modeled after the sword in the game. Cool enough to open letters or threaten co-workers.
cped  - 10 months 1 day ago 
i wish the pip-boy worked and the Lancer shoulda been on the awesome list
Sylizar  - 10 months 23 hours ago 
I hate Sackboy...
vic88  - 10 months 21 hours ago 
well sack boy hates you
kianbung  - 10 months 18 hours ago 
the RE4 bottle actually looks pretty cool.

i looked at play-asia - gyakuten saiban playing cards sold out =/
Tomsta666  - 10 months 6 hours ago 
I could just go for a nice frosty Pißwasser right about now!!!
CandiedJester  - 10 months 29 minutes ago 
I thought that blood was a t-shirt at first O.o

And..how did I know know about this Bioshock collectors edition?! D; I might have to pick one of those up >__>
I want big daddy statue..

and I agree with kianbung, the aftershave bottle looks pretty cool. It reminds me of the movies.
foarthelulz  - 10 months 7 minutes ago 
maro mouse=awesome
foarthelulz  - 10 months 6 minutes ago 
maro mouse=awesome
foarthelulz  - 10 months 5 minutes ago 
maro mouse=awesome
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